Today is the girls' last day of school. Yesterday we bought gift cards for their teachers and the girls wrote thank you notes to each of them. And because a gift card in an envelope is a little ho hum, I came up with a cute way to wrap these small tokens of appreciation.
The girls helped me pick out fabrics for their teachers and I whipped up some coffee cozies. I love these because they really take very little time to make and they are practical and cute.
We tucked the gift cards inside and each girl wrote their teacher's name on the lid. Kate put her thank you notes in the cup and Jane slipped hers behind the cozy - both ways work well. We didn't wrap them any further - the girls carried them in to school just as they are.
And that's it. Another year gone by. Time sure does fly.
Back here soon. In the meantime, you'll find us at the pool.
Wonderful and thoughtful teacher gift idea! Time sure does fly by...my son will be a senior next year!
Posted by: mary | June 02, 2009 at 10:01 AM
So cute Erin. We must be the last ones on Earth who still have another week of school.
Posted by: blair/wisecraft | June 02, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Great idea!
Posted by: jess | June 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM
It's not only a great idea, but a time saver and a reminder. We'll be done with school next week. Thank you!!
Posted by: Paloma | June 02, 2009 at 10:10 AM
brilliant, erin! i love seeing the girls' handwriting on those lids...
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | June 02, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Your daughters can be in my class anytime. Cute idea and I know that their teachers will appreciate it.
Posted by: dani@little fists | June 02, 2009 at 10:50 AM
great idea. thanks.
Posted by: Mefuza | June 02, 2009 at 10:52 AM
what a cute idea. i might just have enough time to steal it!
Posted by: jess | June 02, 2009 at 11:15 AM
adorable and so thoughtful! happy summer!
Posted by: carol | June 02, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Seriously??? I should have been an elementary school teacher - by the time the kids get to high school there are no more gifts! (Ok, about 3 in the last 10 years). SUCH a great idea - I know it will be greatly appreciated.
Sadly, we have 10 more days...
Posted by: Julie | June 02, 2009 at 11:36 AM
excellent idea and execution :)
Posted by: molly | June 02, 2009 at 11:37 AM
You're so clever!
Posted by: Suzanne | June 02, 2009 at 11:40 AM
What a sweet gift!
Posted by: Julie | June 02, 2009 at 12:11 PM
You always give the best teacher gifts! Our last day of school in NY is June 23rd.
Posted by: julie | June 02, 2009 at 12:24 PM
In Topsy Turvy world, we are only halfway through term 2! Weird, huh! Love the idea for your teacher presents. Funky materials!
Enjoy the holidays!! xx
Posted by: Wendy | June 02, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I did the same kind of thing for Mother's day...such a fun gift!
Posted by: Lisa Q | June 02, 2009 at 12:50 PM
You make it look so easy! I am printing off the pattern to keep in my sewing room, because this is a wonderful way to use scraps from other projects! Love your photos, as usual!
XOXO
Joni
Posted by: Joni | June 02, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Love it! I'll have to add this idea to my bag of tricks when my little guy gets big enough!
Posted by: Caroline | June 02, 2009 at 01:35 PM
This sounds a lot easier than what I'm trying to do. I may change plans here...
Posted by: heather jane | June 02, 2009 at 02:00 PM
i love this!
Posted by: amandajean | June 02, 2009 at 02:42 PM
As a parent and a teacher I can appreciate these from both sides of the coin. How very cute and thoughtful!
Posted by: Kerry | June 02, 2009 at 02:44 PM
What an adorable way to package a gift card!
Posted by: Anita | June 02, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Such a thoughtful and colourful way to say thanks. And with another FOUR WEEKS to go (Canada Eh!) I think I can safely bet on finishing a couple. Thank you again for sharing your inspiration and creativity!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 02, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Oh wow - I love this idea!!!!
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | June 02, 2009 at 04:00 PM
that is a cute idea, will have to remember that for next year!
Posted by: Liz | June 02, 2009 at 04:11 PM
I love this idea. And as you know, I have a plethora of buttons ;-)
We've still got 2.5 weeks of school left. It seems so long to me! I'm very eager for the summer to start.
Enjoy the pool!
Posted by: Lisa Clarke | June 02, 2009 at 04:13 PM
darling, what a cute way to package gift cards
Posted by: kristine hanson | June 02, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Good gravy, that is the cutest idea ever.
Posted by: caroline | June 02, 2009 at 04:25 PM
So clever!
Posted by: anina | June 02, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Those lucky teachers!!!
Posted by: Modern Crush | June 02, 2009 at 05:00 PM
What a great set of gifts. I would love to receive such well thought out, creative gifts as a teacher.
Posted by: lisa | June 02, 2009 at 06:15 PM
these are beautiful erin, and just perfect! it makes me wish my kids were still in elementary school! (supposedly) teachers' gifts are so not-cool in middle school :(
Posted by: kathryn | June 02, 2009 at 06:18 PM
I'm sure their teachers loved them! So cute!
Posted by: stefani | June 02, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Great idea! I am stealing that one for sure!
Posted by: Jo | June 02, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Yes! Just the fabulous idea I needed to borrow for presenting my daughter's teachers with their coffee shop gift cards! Thanks!
Posted by: Sara | June 02, 2009 at 08:32 PM
Those are so awesome. I wish my students would give me gifts like those ;)
Posted by: Nicole | June 02, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Thank you so much! This is such a great idea. I already went and bought the gift cards. Now to sew 5 of them quickly!!
Posted by: michele | June 02, 2009 at 10:44 PM
oh my, this is brilliant!
Posted by: daniela | June 03, 2009 at 12:39 AM
great idea..i love it!
Posted by: darlene | June 03, 2009 at 01:57 AM
brilliant!!!!!
and YAY! summer!
(we don't get out until the 12th!)
Posted by: leslie | June 03, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Sorry, but I am stealing this entire gift idea for my own kid's teachers.....
Posted by: Mary | June 03, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Super cute! (I used to be a teacher - I know how this will be appreciated!)
Posted by: trina | June 03, 2009 at 10:10 AM
I wish I'd seen this 2 days ago....
Posted by: Kim | June 03, 2009 at 11:05 AM
love the gifts.. I wish I had these ideas 10 years ago..
Posted by: bettyann | June 03, 2009 at 12:37 PM
THANK YOU for this fabulous gift idea! (great for a dad, too!)
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com
Posted by: nicola | June 03, 2009 at 01:06 PM
this is such a good idea, erin. i just emailed a link to this, to all my school friends. maybe i'll have to store it away for next year??!! :)
Posted by: molly | June 03, 2009 at 03:32 PM
whipped up three this afternoon and then headed to the 'Bucks for cups and gift cards! fabulous fabulous idea...thanks!
Posted by: Aimee | June 03, 2009 at 06:09 PM
What a perfect gift for a teacher. It is wonderful that you remember each teacher in such a kind way. That type of parent support is invaluable.
Posted by: jill | June 03, 2009 at 07:42 PM
I hope you never take this blog down, because where will we all get such great teacher gift ideas in the future???
These are seriously so cute, and I love seeing your girls' writing!
Posted by: Grace | June 03, 2009 at 11:25 PM
This is such a lovely gift - and both my girls have male teachers this year (perfect!) - I'm filing this idea away until our school year finishes (down under) in November - thank you so much for sharing. xxxxx
Posted by: Sally | June 04, 2009 at 07:16 AM